Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of George Piccinin on June 18, 2024, in his home.  George lived and loved his family and friends with a gigantic and generous heart. He loved to cook and share food and homemade wine, was an avid gardener, and a talented woodworker and builder. We will especially miss his ... Read more.

Jones, Mary Helen of Tillsonburg and formerly of Toronto passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 17, 2024 in her 84th year. Loving sister of Doris Graham(Neil 2008) of La Salle, Stan Jones(Karen) of Aylmer and Carl Jones(Linda) of Tillsonburg. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on January 17, 1941, daughter ... Read more.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey May James at the age of 95. Audrey peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Visitation will be held at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral ... Read more.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Leo Victor Van Loy, on June 17, 2024, in his 87th year, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. He is loved and will be dearly missed by his children, Victor and Margaret Van Loy, Peter and Katie Van Loy.  His grandchildren, Vanessa and Troy Love, Julia Van Loy and Rodney Jansen, Hadyn Van ... Read more.

In Loving Memory of Corry Venema January 8th, 1930 – November 17th, 2023 Celebration of Life The family of the late Corry Venema invite you to join them as they remember and celebrate her life at Aylmer Christian Reformed Church, 194 South Street West, Aylmer on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at 11:00am. Reception to follow. Please come and share your ... Read more.

Vansevenant, Denise of Dorchester Terrace and long-time resident of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-Victoria Hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Vansevenant(2021). Dear mother of Gary(late Debbie) and Danny(Terri). Loving grandma of Kaylie(Kory), Morgan(Jake), Renee(Jon), Samantha(John) and great-grandma of Kiptyn, Kash, Lekci and Nora. Sister of Marcella. Predeceased by ... Read more.

Alice Eugenia (Martens) Boussen, a resident of Aylmer for the past 60 years, passed away quietly, surrounded by family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday June 7, 2024  in her 100th year. Alice was born September 2, 1924, in Sint Jansteen Holland and emigrated with her family to Canada in August 1926. Survived by her beloved husband of ... Read more.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Springwater Conservation Park, South Pavilion (entrance nearest the schoolhouse).   BRENDA MARACLE BUIS joined the great creator on May 23, 2024, after a long hard fight with alcoholism. In passing she is reunited with her husband Jim Buis. Cherished mother to MacKenzie and Trinity ... Read more.

Mary Jean (Sells) Caves December 16, 1947 – May 31, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mary Jean Caves on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of David Caves. Loving mother of Melissa (Mark) and cherished grandmother of Haleigh and ... Read more.

Wood, Ezra Alexander “Alex” of Belmont passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in his 103rd year. Beloved husband of the late Grace(Stevenson) Wood(2023). Dear father of Alan Wood(Gerri) of R. R. #5 Aylmer and David Wood(Joanne) of R. R. #1 Belmont. He will be missed by his step-grandchildren Shawn and Ashlyn. Survived by ... Read more.